House Republicans grumbling about the structure of a “skinny” reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement — and their skepticism about prospects for passing another GOP-only funding package this year — are creating hurdles for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he aims to put the measure on the House floor next week.
“This will probably be the last reconciliation we do before the end of the year. We got the break coming up, and it’s just we got to address — we got to put more to it than just this,” said Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), a member of the House Freedom Caucus.
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DOJ watchdog to review department’s compliance with Epstein files law
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The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General says it will audit the department’s compliance with a law mandating the public release of the Epstein files.
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Pentagon dismisses report it could take 6 months to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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The Pentagon denied a report in The Washington Post that it may take six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines laid by the Iranian military.
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5 takeaways from first major California governor’s debate after Swalwell exit
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Six candidates running for California governor squared off on the debate stage Wednesday, yet the forum may have created more questions than answers for political observers, as Democrats struggle to coalesce around a candidate ahead of the June primary.
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Jeffries warns Democrats might not support FISA reauthorization if Patel remains atop FBI
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is warning that House Democrats might not back an extension of the government’s warrantless spy powers as long as FBI Director Kash Patel remains atop the agency.
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Trump unveils Regeneron deal to lower drug prices
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President Trump unveiled a deal with drugmaker Regeneron on Thursday for the company to voluntarily cut prices, the final manufacturer to commit to the White House's “most favored nation” plan to lower U.S. costs in line with other developed nations.
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House lawmakers clamoring for ethics reforms after wave of resignations
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The surge of House resignations this month has triggered calls from both parties for a broader overhaul of the ethics process and how the chamber polices its own.
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What to know about Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order under President Trump’s direction on Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug — a major change in U.S. policy.
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Who’s out in spring Trump administration shake-up?
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For the first 13 months of the Trump administration, no major personnel changes occurred. But since the middle of March, at least five Cabinet, intelligence or military officials have left the administration.
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